In December 1999, the 54th session of the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 54/134 declaring November 25th the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

The origins of November 25th go back to 1960, when the three Mirabal sisters from the Dominican Republic were violently assassinated for their political activism. The sisters, known as the “Unforgettable Butterflies,” became a symbol of the crisis of violence against women in Latin America.

November 25th hence became the date chosen to commemorate their lives and promote global recognition of gender violence.

Join us at National Committee for UNIFEM, Singapore to commemorate the day with the following events:
 
Show your support to End Violence Against Women!
Wear a t-shirt to show your solidarity on November 25th.

For more information about International Day to End Violence Against Women, visit http://www.unifemsingapore.org.sg/Not%20A%20Minute%20More.htm